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Sunday Gospel Reflections

Institute of Catholic Culture

45 episodes

6 days ago

This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.

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This weekly podcast offers an in-depth study of the lectionary readings for Sunday Mass. We explore the Biblical, literal, and historical context as the foundation for spiritual and moral application.

Show more...

Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/45)

Sunday Gospel Reflections

December 21st: The Fourth Sunday of Advent

King Ahaz refuses God's sign, but Isaiah prophesies anyway: a virgin shall conceive Emmanuel. Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Joseph as David's rightful heir, why God speaks in dreams, and how the Incarnation extends to us—we become the presence of Christ.

6 days ago

53 minutes 26 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

December 14th: The Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah prophesied the blind would see and lame would walk. John the Baptist asks from prison: Are you the one? Fr. Hezekias and Annie unpack Jesus' answer, navigate the Herod family, and explain why Advent calls us to patience, fasting, not feasting.

1 week ago

55 minutes 3 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

December 7th: The Second Sunday of Advent

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Isaiah's shoot from Jesse's stump, why John the Baptist dressed like Elijah, and the true meaning of Advent: not party time, but a season of repentance, fasting, and preparation to become living temples of God's presence.

2 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes 31 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

November 30: The First Sunday of Advent

Fr. Hezekias and Annie unpack the First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah's prophecy of swords to plowshares, Jesus' urgent call to stay awake, and what it really means to be "left behind." Wake up & prepare for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, & charity.

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes 14 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

November 23rd: The Solemnity of Christ the King

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore David's anointing as king, Jesus' enthronement on the cross, and Mary's queenship, examining how Christ reigns through self-giving love and calls us as Christians to participate in His royal mission of pouring out our lives

1 month ago

1 hour 23 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

November 16th: The Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Malachi's prophecy of the Sun of Justice, Jesus' teaching on Jerusalem's destruction, and Paul's call to faithful work, examining how Advent prepares us for Christ's coming through prayer, fasting, and generous giving.

1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes 37 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

November 9th: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Ezekiel's vision of living water flowing from the temple, Jesus cleansing the temple, and Paul's teaching that we are God's building, examining how the dedication of St. John Lateran celebrates the Church as living temple.

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes 52 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

November 2nd: The Commemoration of All Souls

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore eternal life through Wisdom, Psalm 23, and Jesus' promise of resurrection, examining the communion of saints, sacred relics, and intercessory prayer for the faithful departed on All Souls Day.

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes 20 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

October 26th: The Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore why God loves the poor and lowly through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, examining what true humility means as preparation for Advent and Christ's coming.

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes 4 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

October 19th: The Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore persevering faith through Moses defeating Amalek with outstretched arms prefiguring the cross, Jesus' parable of the persistent widow, and Paul's charge to preach urgently, examining intercessory prayer and witness.

2 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 1 second

Sunday Gospel Reflections

October 12th: The Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore humble faith and thanksgiving through Naaman's healing in the Jordan, Jesus cleansing ten lepers with only one returning to give thanks, and Paul's call to persevere, examining Christian mission to the exiled.

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes 58 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

October 5th: The Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias & Annie examine what it means to wait faithfully when God seems silent, exploring Habakkuk's anguished cry as Babylon approaches, Jesus' radical teaching that servants deserve no thanks, and Paul's urgent charge to guard truth amid suffering.

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes 20 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

September 28th: The Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie expose the contrast between religious performance and authentic discipleship through Amos's fiery denunciation of Israel's luxury amid injustice, Jesus' parable of the rich man's torment, and Paul's call to pursue righteousness.

3 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes 30 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

September 21st: The Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine Amos's condemnation of Israel's worship and economic injustice, Jesus' puzzling parable of the dishonest steward, and Paul's teaching on intercession, exploring themes of discipleship versus serving mammon.

3 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes 5 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

September 14th: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the shocking link between Moses' bronze serpent and Christ's crucifixion, examining how Israel's serpent plague reveals humanity's twisted view of God and why Jesus must be "lifted up" to heal our spiritual blindness.

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes 9 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

August 31st: The Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias & Annie discuss Sirach’s wisdom on humility and almsgiving, unravel Jesus’ parable of the banquet, and contemplate Hebrews’ promise of the heavenly Jerusalem—revealing how lowering ourselves and giving freely shapes true communion with God.

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes 59 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

August 24th: The Twenty-First Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore the tension between God's universal call and narrow discipleship through Isaiah's prophecy of nations coming to worship, Jesus' warning about the narrow gate, and God's fatherly correction for spiritual growth.

4 months ago

59 minutes 46 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

August 17th: The Twentieth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore Jeremiah's suffering in the muddy pit, Jesus' teaching on division and his baptism of fire (Luke 12), and the call to endure trials while keeping eyes fixed on Christ from Hebrews 12.

4 months ago

55 minutes 30 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

August 10th: The Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie explore what it means to be truly prepared for Christ's return, examining the courage of the Israelites on Passover night, Jesus' striking parable of the master who serves his faithful servants, and Abraham's radical faith journey.

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 18 seconds

Sunday Gospel Reflections

August 3rd: The Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Fr. Hezekias and Annie examine the wisdom of Ecclesiastes on vanity, Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12), and the danger of storing up earthly treasures while neglecting what matters to God.

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes 58 seconds